CARIERA'S FRESH ITALIAN
1041 S DILLARD ST, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787
License #5806569
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CARIERA'S FRESH ITALIAN in WINTER GARDEN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 20 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 5, 2026 included 6 critical violations, 3 major, and 13 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Warning Issued
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90°f
- [21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to flour in kitchen
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards walk in cooler Stove top Hood filters Hand washing sinks Exterior glass and dish racks
- [29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors mens
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to drinks in the bar
- [50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in bar
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- [08A-13-5] Raw animal food stored i next to ready to eat in walk in cooler. Raw chicken touching cooked chicken Raw fish over ready to eat dressing Raw chicken wings next to cut lettuce
- [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public reach in cooler in front of house
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior all reach in coolers Interior ovens Soda gun holder and nozzle
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler butter (78F - Cold Holding)
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and light covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment
- [03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator cooked pasta 11:30 (72F - Cooling)
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I can tomatoes.
- [14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as grill cover
- [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered in walk in cooler
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Forks at front counter. Take out containers in the kitchen
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